The link between the towns of Brighouse and Lüdenscheid was founded in 1950 by Brighouse children's theatre which exchanged visits with a similar group in Lüdenscheid. In 1962 the twin link societies were formed with the aim to "bring a wealth of friendship and understanding to the two towns and to help draw our two nations together"

http://www.brighousetwinning.co.uk/

Bringing you an interesting insight into a world of cultural exchanges between Elland in West Yorkshire and Riorges in France.

The Association has been operating successfully now for over thirty years since it's inception in 1978.

http://www.ellandriorges.org.uk/